Plateau State Government makes face masks compulsory for passengers using TinCity Metro buses as part of measures to contain the spread of diphtheria.
Both outlets report that the rule applies to metro buses operating within the state and is introduced as a public health step linked to the ongoing outbreak. They describe the policy as a requirement for passengers, aimed at reducing transmission while people travel. Coverage is largely focused on the transportation-specific measure, rather than providing detailed figures on the outbreak or specifying penalties for non-compliance.
The articles present the same core development—mandatory mask use on TinCity Metro buses—while offering limited additional context beyond the government’s intent to curb spread of diphtheria.
